BEER Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

beer

noun

Definition of beer

as in ale

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Recent Examples of beer Order a beer and some chicken wings while defrosting from hitting the slopes. — Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026 Fans placed plenty of Miller Lite beer cans at Uecker's feet on the statue outside the stadium before Friday's game. — ABC News, 23 Oct. 2026 For beer, Rochester brewed a variety of cold ones, like English pub ales, Mexican-style lagers, IPAs and stouts. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026 Tall Tales, the rooftop lounge, offers a few small bites, such as elote guacamole, along with a menu of cocktails, wine, beer, and a decent selection of nonalcoholic options. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for beer

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At Turn Verein, the area’s German community center, revelers will have the opportunity to watch traditional dancing, listen to folk and polka bands and of course, drink steins of authentic German ale alongside classic Bavarian fare.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Wash it down with a glass of Red Brick Hoplanta ale, brewed in Atlanta’s Upper Westside.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of ale

Noun

Yaga concocts one entertainingly heady brew, thanks to its beguiling mood and fearless cast.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026
There will be custom wooden huts for artisan vendors, local and imported German cuisine and beer (including a special Hofbräuhaus brew that’s unavailable outside of Germany), family-friendly entertainment, games and, of course, those VIP tables.

— John Wenzel, Denver Post, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of brew

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Guests who think an occasional bottle of wine flung on the counter has rendered this custom obsolete should note that any sensible hostess will disagree.

— Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
Nonstop flights to a popular wine country destination are returning to Boise — just in time for the holiday season.

— Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of wine

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Aside from the immediate vocal strain and airway inflammation noted by otolaryngologists, major health institutions warn that regular vaping exposes the body to a cocktail of toxic chemicals, cardiovascular strain and respiratory risks.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
The property also brings LoLa 41, known for seafood and sushi, and the intimate 41 Below cocktail and private-dining space to town.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of cocktail

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And Hailey Branson-Potts has the story of the beer queen of Mendocino County, Lost Coast Brewery’s Barbara Groom, one of the country’s first female microbrew owners, who turns 80 this year.

— Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Right Brain Brewery promises pinball fun, Neapolitan pizzas, and microbrews.

— Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026

Definition of microbrew

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Major parts of Kansas City can say goodbye to the sale of mini liquor bottles and single-serve containers of beer and malt liquor.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
And since White Claw and many others are made with malt liquor, the stricter regulations on spirits don’t apply.

— Chloe Sorvino, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025

Definition of malt liquor

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